CREAMY TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE

Creamy Tomato-Vodka Sauce image

Be adventuresome with a classic Italian pasta sauce made with organic tomatoes, onions, garlic and a touch of vodka and whipping cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
1/2 cup vodka
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender.
Stir in tomatoes, vodka, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in whipping cream. Heat just until hot.
Serve over cooked pasta as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g